Behavior Consultation & Behavior Modification
Thoughtful, compassionate support for more complex behavior challenges
When your dog’s behavior feels stressful, confusing, or overwhelming, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Behavior consultations and behavior modification are designed for dogs who are struggling with more complex challenges, and for people who want guidance that is kind, ethical, and grounded in science.
This service focuses on understanding the why behind your dog’s behavior, not just changing what you see on the surface. Using science-based, positive reinforcement and force-free methods, we work to support your dog’s emotional well-being while helping you create a safer, more manageable day-to-day life.
Is This the Right Fit?
Behavior consultation may be appropriate if your dog is experiencing:
- Reactivity toward dogs, people, or environmental triggers
- Fear, anxiety, or stress-related behaviors
- Aggression or concerning warning signals
- Difficulty with handling, grooming, or veterinary care
- Separation-related distress
- Resource guarding
- Sudden or escalating behavior changes
If you’re unsure, we can determine together whether this service or another training option is the best starting point.
What to Expect
Initial Behavior Consultation
We begin with a comprehensive, one-on-one consultation designed to give us a complete picture of your dog and their environment. During this session, we’ll:
- Review your dog’s history, routines, and triggers
- Identify underlying emotional and environmental factors
- Discuss immediate management and safety strategies
- Set realistic goals and expectations
- Create a personalized behavior modification plan
This session is educational, supportive, and judgment-free. You’ll leave with clarity, direction, and actionable next steps.
Behavior Modification Sessions
Behavior change takes time, consistency, and patience. Follow-up sessions focus on:
- Teaching alternative, more appropriate behaviors
- Reducing fear and stress through gradual, structured exercises
- Adjusting the plan as your dog progresses
- Coaching you through real-life situations
- Supporting both you and your dog throughout the process
All training plans prioritize your dog’s emotional safety and long-term well-being.
Training Options
In-Person Sessions
Conducted in your home or appropriate real-life environments
Virtual Sessions
Available via Zoom for thoughtful, step-by-step guidance and support
Investment
Initial Behavior Consultation (90 minutes): $275
Ongoing behavior modification is available through private sessions or packages:
- Single Behavior Modification Session (1 hour): $180
- 5-Session Behavior Modification Package: $850
Packages allow for consistency, progress tracking, and ongoing support.
A Supportive Path Forward
Behavior challenges don’t mean your dog is “bad,” and they don’t mean you’ve failed. With the right guidance, many dogs can learn to feel safer, more confident, and more at ease in their world.
If you’re ready for thoughtful, science-based support that puts your dog’s emotional well-being first, behavior consultation and modification may be the right next step.